

This category focuses on how easy it is to set up and use each password manager. We also checked for compatibility with the iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. We researched each password manager to see if it’s compatible with the most popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Internet Explorer.

The most versatile password managers are compatible with a variety of browsers and operating systems. While some password managers require users to choose master passwords that aren’t easy to guess, others allow users to create weak passwords that do little to protect their data. We also tested each password manager to determine how well it does at controlling the strength of master passwords. We compared each password manager based on the type of encryption used, whether it uses two-factor authentication or a different security method and whether the developer used up-to-date security methods. A password manager is only helpful if it protects your sensitive data from unauthorized access.
